ESPN Reports There Are At Least 2 Teams In Contention For Kyrie Irving

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on March 16, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Hawks 129-120. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving’s decision to part ways with his longtime agent and sign with ROC NATION Sports, the agency founded by Jay-Z, has everyone believing that the All-Star point guard is indeed bound for Brooklyn.

Irving, a six-time All-Star, will become an unrestricted free agent and league sources say he remains intensely interested in the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Knicks are expected to remain competitive for Irving, too, sources tell ESPN.

Boston, meanwhile, is reportedly planning on pursuing an Irving return, and the Celtics remain interested in an Anthony Davis trade.

However, if Irving is truly committed to leaving for one of New York City’s teams, it’s difficult to imagine Boston being willing to give up its young assets for a one-year rental of Davis.

Irving and Davis are just two of the NBA’s star players who are likely to be on the move this summer. Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker, among others, are also free agents.